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U.S. ZIP Code · CA94536

Alameda County · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Typical home value

$1,463,283[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-4.1%
5-year / yr
+5.0%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+415.1%
vs metro
+17.0%
vs state
+108.9%
ZIP 94536 location in CA
Location of ZIP 94536 in CA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 94536 is worth $1,463,283 — 17.0% above the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 4.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $3,202 a month — a 2.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$3,202[2]
Gross yield
2.6%[2]
Cap rate
1.6%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$9,050[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Alameda County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very High[4]
Riverine flood
Very High
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very High
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
70,619[3]
Median household income
$167,662[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Alameda County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-8,347[5]
Moved in
40,744
Moved out
49,091

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
15
Elementary
10
Middle
2
High
2
  • American High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Fremont Unified

    2,587 students

  • Washington High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Fremont Unified

    1,901 students

  • Thornton Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Fremont Unified

    1,854 students

  • Centerville Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Fremont Unified

    1,451 students

  • Parkmont Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Fremont Unified

    771 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield2.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.6%
Annual rent$38,419

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$7,399
Loan principal$1,170,627
Down payment$292,657
Total interest paid$1,493,070

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio2.93
Monthly cost to own$9,375
Monthly rent$3,202

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
98th percentile[1]
Rental yield
27th percentile[2]
Property tax
11th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 94536?
The typical home in 94536 is worth $1,463,283, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 94536?
Home values in 94536 are down 4.1% over the past year, and up 5.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 94536?
A typical home in 94536 rents for about $3,202 a month, a gross rental yield of 2.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 94536?
The effective property tax rate in 94536 is 0.6% — roughly $9,050 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 94536?
ZIP code 94536 has a population of 70,619 and a median household income of $167,662.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • San Francisco, CA

    Typical home
    $1,460,369
    Gross yield
    3.3%
  • Sunol CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $1,468,760
    Gross yield
  • Moss Beach CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $1,473,352
    Gross yield
  • Pleasanton, CA

    Typical home
    $1,442,459
    Gross yield
    2.5%
  • San Rafael, CA

    Typical home
    $1,427,460
    Gross yield
    2.4%
  • Walnut Creek, CA

    Typical home
    $1,421,401
    Gross yield
    2.9%

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